Core Insights - Freshworks has launched Freshservice Journeys, an AI-assisted capability aimed at enhancing employee experience (EX) by streamlining complex employee processes such as onboarding and promotions [1][9] - The solution is designed to improve efficiency, reduce friction, and enhance collaboration across departments, addressing issues caused by legacy systems and siloed operations [2][8] Product Features - Freshservice Journeys offers no-code workflow creation, AI-powered task automation, real-time progress tracking, and cross-department visibility, which helps eliminate bottlenecks and improve employee experience [3][4][6] - The platform allows IT and HR teams to rapidly design and deploy workflows without technical support, using either custom workflows or pre-built templates [5][7] Market Adoption - Over 60% of Freshworks' total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) now comes from mid-market and enterprise clients, with 79% of this driven by solutions enhancing employee experience [8][9] - The company continues to grow its customer base, adding around 250 customers to reach more than 1,600, indicating strong market demand for its services [10] Financial Performance - Freshworks maintains a focus on investing in employee experience and AI to boost customer productivity, contributing to its revenue and profit growth [9] - The company has a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), with shares gaining 19.2% over the past year, compared to the industry growth of 36.4% [12]

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH), today announced the general availability of Freshservice Journeys, a new AI-assisted capability within its IT and employee service management offering, designed to streamline complex employee processes across functions— driving efficiency, improving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering consistent, personalized employee experience during critical employee events. With Freshservice Journeys, teams across IT, HR, faciliti ...

Freshworks (FRSH) Conference May 28, 2025 03:00 PM ET Speaker0 Great. Welcome back. We have Tyler, from Freshworks. He, has been at the company now since 02/2020? Speaker1 I think so. Yes. It's been a couple of years. Great conference. Speaker0 Tyler and I have known each other for a while. He's been a fixture in the software industry and tech industry for quite a while. So it's great to have you back, and thanks for supporting the conference. I think a lot of people know the Freshworks story, but maybe in ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, revenue grew 19% year over year to $196.3 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 24% and an adjusted free cash flow margin of 28% [6][29][31] - Adjusted free cash flow increased by 43% year over year to $55.4 million, reflecting strong collection activities and operational efficiencies [29][36] - The company achieved a rule of 47 in Q1, indicating strong growth and profitability [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Employee Experience (EX) business reached over $420 million in ARR, growing 33% year over year [8][31] - Customer Experience (CX) business generated over $370 million in ARR, reflecting 7% year over year growth [21][31] - The company added over 1,000 net customers in Q1, ending with over 73,300 total customers [6][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net dollar retention remained stable at 105% on a constant currency basis [7][33] - The number of customers contributing more than $5,000 in ARR grew 13% year over year to 23,275 customers [33] - The number of larger customers contributing more than $50,000 in ARR grew 24% year over year to 3,217 customers [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic imperatives: investing in employee experience, delivering AI capabilities across products, and accelerating growth for customer experience solutions [7][8] - The integration of Device 42 into the product offerings is enhancing the value proposition and driving new business [50] - The company aims to leverage AI to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction [20][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to maintain growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties, citing the essential nature of their software solutions [90][92] - The company anticipates continued demand for its products as businesses seek efficiency and cost savings [90] - Forward-looking estimates for Q2 2025 include revenue growth of 13% to 15% year over year [39][40] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $111.8 million of its shares in Q1, continuing its capital allocation strategy [37] - The launch of Freddie AI Insights is expected to enhance decision-making capabilities for managers [19][78] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Device 42 pipeline and CX growth - Management noted that demand remains strong and Device 42 is driving platform wins, with a significant number of deals being integrated [45][50] - CX continues to see growth in agent count and AI adoption, with optimism about future developments [51][52] Question: Operational efficiencies from AI and spending plans - The company has seen significant improvements in productivity due to AI, with a reduction in headcount by nearly 20% over two years [56][57] - Management plans to continue investing in sales and marketing despite some expected increases in spending [59] Question: Changes in the partner program and impacts for fiscal 2025 - The partner program has been updated to a transfer pricing model to create more opportunities for resellers [66] - Management is optimistic about the potential for growth through partnerships [67] Question: Market strength and pipeline characterization - The pipeline remains strong, with several enterprise wins and a growing interest from mid-market customers [99][100] - Management does not anticipate any disruption from recent changes in the sales team [104]

Q1 2025 Earnings Presentation April 29, 2025 © 2025 Freshworks Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by Freshworks Inc. ("Freshworks") for informational purposes only and not for any other purpose. Nothing contained in this presentation is, or should be construed as, a recommendation, promise, or representation by Freshworks or any officer, director, employee, agent, or advisor of Freshworks. This presentation does not purport to be all inclusive or to contain all of the i ...

Freshworks (FRSH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Joon Huh - Vice President of Finance, Investor Relations & TreasuryDennis Woodside - President & DirectorTyler Sloat - CFO & COOElizabeth Elliott - Executive DirectorScott Berg - Managing DirectorPinjalim Bora - Executive DirectorBrent Thill - Tech Sector Leader, Software/Internet Research Conference Call Participants Rob Oliver - Senior Research AnalystAlex Zukin - AnalystDavid Hynes Jr. - Managing Director, Software Le ...